Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Richmond County

Mrs. Dianne Oliphant Norris, 66, Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest on September 17, 2021.

Dianne was born in Jefferson County, Georgia on November 17, 1954.  She was the daughter of the late Jack Brown Oliphant, Sr. and Alma Howell Oliphant.  Mrs. Norris was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Dianne was a...

Sep 16, 2021

Mr. Leroy Lamont Lannae, Jr. 73 of Florence St., Lincolnton entered into rest on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his residence.

Son of the late Leroy Lamont, Sr. of Warden, IL and Frances Colley Johnson Lannae of Washington, GA, he was born on November 1, 1947 in Washington, Ga. He grew up in Washington, graduated from Washington...

Sep 15, 2021

Carson McElheney entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2021.

Born on December 12, 1980, a lifelong resident of Atlanta, Carson was the epitome of the distinguished Southern gentleman; he exhibited refinement, strength, and honor in all that he did and with everyone he encountered.  Carson was a loving husband, devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend,...

Sep 14, 2021

McDuffie County

Mary Elizabeth Husk, 48, Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on September 14, 2021.

Mary was born in Aiken, South Carolina on June 19, 1973, grew up in Graniteville, South Carolina and moved to Thomson, Georgia 22 years ago once she met the love of her life.  She was Baptist by faith, loved children...

Sep 13, 2021

McDuffie County

Mr. Bobby L. Wilkerson, 84, of Thomson, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord on September 13, 2021.

Bobby was born in Hancock County, raised in Warren County and moved to McDuffie County as a teenager.  He is preceded in death by his parents Gussie Wilkerson and Josie Cooper Wilkerson; his son,...

Sep 7, 2021

Mr. Howard R. Albert, 84 of McCormick, SC entered into rest on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Self Regional Medical Center, Greenwood, SC.

Mr. Albert, son of the late Killian and Lula Aretta Johnson Albert was born on July 3, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in Dundalk, Maryland and went on to graduate from the...

Sep 6, 2021

Mr. Robert Joseph Dinneweth , 77, of Washington GA passed peacefully surrounded by  loved ones on September 6, 2021.

Bob was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Dinneweth of Allen Park, Michigan. He graduated from Wayne State University with a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era....

Sep 5, 2021

McDuffie County

Ms. Martha King Jackson, 69, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on September 5, 2021.

Martha was born in Augusta, Georgia on October 4, 1951, grew up in Hancock County, Georgia and spent most of her adult life in McDuffie County, Georgia.  She is a member of Fort Creek Baptist Church.  She was...

Aug 30, 2021

Warren County

Mr. Merrill Webster Callaway, Jr., 79, of Warrenton, Georgia, entered into rest on August 30, 2021.

Mr. Callaway was born in Washington, Georgia on April 12, 1942.  He was the son of the late Merrill Webster Callaway, Sr. and Louise Brown Callaway. He grew up in Washington, Georgia and graduated from Washington-Wilkes High...

Aug 29, 2021

Mr. John Charles "Chuck" Carroll, 61 of Thomson, Ga. entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Carroll was born on December 12, 1959 in Lawrenceville, Ga. and graduated from Central Gwinnett High School. He moved from the Gwinnett area to Lincoln County in 1998 and was currently living in Thomson. Since...

Aug 27, 2021

Ms. Joy Clark, 53 of Lincolnton entered into rest on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta.

Joy was born in Washington, Ga. on March 30, 1968. She grew up in Lincolnton, graduated from LCHS in 1986 and more recently was employed by Family Dollar as an assistant manager. To those of us that...

Aug 25, 2021

Richmond County

Mrs. Cynthia E. Parham, 64, Blythe, Georgia, entered into rest on August 25, 2021.

Cindy was born in Augusta, Georgia on December 27, 1956.  She was the daughter of LM English and Mary Reeder English.  Coming from the Augusta area, she graduated from Westside High School in 1974, received an associate's degree in...

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. John "Thomas" Kea, 85, husband of Betty Fields Kea of Holloway Rd., Lincolnton entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 after much rejoiceful anticipation and is "home" as he liked to refer to heaven. It was their 60th wedding anniversary.

A memorial service will be held on...

Aug 24, 2021

McDuffie County

Mrs. Mary Jane Betancourt, 75, Dearing, Georgia, entered into rest on August 24, 2021.

Mrs. Betancourt was born in San Antonio, Texas, on July 9, 1946, grew up in Altus, Oklahoma and lived there until she moved to Dearing, Georgia in 1986.  She was the daughter of the Pomas Sanchez and Margarita L....

Aug 24, 2021

Taliaferro County

Dr. Katherine Stewart Allen, 78, Crawfordville, Georgia, entered into rest on August 24, 2021.

Dr. Allen was born in Crawfordville, Georgia on September 13, 1942.  She was the daughter of the late Harold Asbury Stewart and Sara Edith Atchison Stewart.  Katherine was a member of Jennings Baptist Church where she served as Chairperson...

Aug 23, 2021

McDuffie County

Mr. Gene Parker, 80, Thomson, Georgia entered into rest on August 23, 2021.

THE SERVICE WILL BE LIVESTREAMED & A LINK IS PROVIDED BELOW:

https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1631138119135556

The Celebration of Life Memorial Service has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, Georgia...

Aug 19, 2021

Warren County

Mrs. Debbie Usry Smith, 62, Mitchell, Georgia, entered into rest on August 19, 2021.

Mrs. Smith was born in Augusta County, Georgia on January 31, 1959, grew up in Gibson and Mitchell, Georgia area.  She was the daughter of Jeanette Masters Usry and the late James Usry.  Debbie was a homemaker for her...

Aug 17, 2021

McDuffie County

Mrs. Betty Jean Goldman Davis, 78, Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on August 17, 2021.

Mrs. Davis was born in Lincolnton, Georgia on March 20, 1943, grew up in Lincoln County and moved to Thomson, Georgia in the early 1960s.  She was the daughter of the late Owens Goldman and Genell Goldman.  Betty...

Aug 17, 2021

McDuffie County

Mrs. Janet Radford Chalker, 59, Georgia, entered into rest on August 17, 2021.

Mrs. Chalker was born in Thomson, Georgia on April 21, 1962, and has lived in Thomson, Georgia most of her life.  She was the daughter of Marjorie Morgan Radford and the late, Johnny Lee Radford.  Janet spent her life as...

Aug 16, 2021

Warren County

Mr. Benjamin Buffington, 94, of Warrenton, Georgia, entered into rest on August 16, 2021.

Mr. Buffington was born in Warrenton, Georgia on March 19, 1927, grew up there and lived there all his life.  He was the son of the late Benjamin Eugene Buffington and Myrtle Whitfield Buffington.  Mr. Buffington served our Country...